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Demographic characteristics
| Initiated weight loss (n = 298) | Initiated weight maintenance (n = 235) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) a | 41.3 (9.0) | 42.3 (8.3) |
| Weight (kg) | 98.5 (17.7) | 89.4 (16.0) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 35.2 (5.1) | 32.0 (4.7) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 99.5 (12.6) | 93.0 (11.1) |
| Women, % | 82 | 82 |
| Minority, % b | 32 | 31 |
| Education (y) | 15.1 (3.7) | 15.2 (3.8) |
| Annual household income, % | ||
| ≥$39,000 | 19.5 | 15.3 |
| >$39,000 to ≤$79,000 | 41.0 | 37.5 |
| >$79,000 | 32.4 | 32.8 |
| No response | 20.1 | 14.5 |
Mean (SD).
Nonwhite.
